Ranieri v. United States

On October 12,1931, plaintiff contracted with the defendant to construct certain levees on the lower Mississippi River containing approximately 2,950,000 cubic yards of earth. The particular project was known as Item R 831, Chamberlain-Lobdell Levee, Lots A, B, C, and D. The consideration was to be 12.40 cents per cubic yard. The work was to begin on each of the four lots within 20 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed. Completion was to be within 450 calendar days from the date of such notice. ■>

According to the contract and specifications the material for building such levees was…